Roughly 50 to 60 people stood outside U.S. Department of Homeland Security buildings on Gannett Drive in South Portland Friday to protest the detention camps and the Trump administration’s zero tolerance immigration policy at the U.S. and Mexico border. Read More
The Ellsworth Public Library still wants its books and DVDs returned on time, but starting in two months, some patrons will get a break if they’re late. Read More
Essential Reads
If you were to make a list of the top 10 headlines of the 20th century, “man walks on moon” would undoubtedly be on it. The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission landing on the surface of the moon is Saturday. Along with just about every other newspaper in… Read More
The move from the Democratic governor comes after Portland has processed 350 asylum seekers since last month. Read More
“I remember a really loud bang and a bright light,” said Amanda Badger. “I recall the feeling of flying through the air, seeing a ball of fire, but not feeling hot and waking up outside on the ground with something on top of me.” Read More
Apollo 11 was a remarkable engineering feat. But, it was also an important salve to American pride at a time when it was badly needed. Read More
Madisyn Hartley will be one of five players who will join the University of Maine’s field hockey program this fall. Read More
A teenager charged in a fatal assault in Lewiston park is being held in jail following an altercation at a youth detention center. Read More
The Fickenschers were the first to try to sneak a badger by the front desk people. NOOooooooooo, I’m kidding. Noira, who is still trying to pronouce Fickenschers without growling, appears to be not all that impressed with the Duck of Justice. We get it. We want to thank Henry and… Read More
Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More
Summer is here. Children want to run around and play. But it’s important to know that children can get very hot very quickly and need help to stay hydrated — or know when it’s too hot to play outside. Read More
This summer will be one of learning and stretching and trying new things for my kids. But it will also be one of exploring and venturing out. Read More
